HCL v RMO (Divorce Cause E1313 of 2021) [2023] KEMC 205 (KLR) (7 August 2023) (Judgment)
- Court
- Magistrate's Courts
- Case number
- 205
- Citation
- [2023] KEMC 205 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 August 2023
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TypeDivorcePosturePetitioner sought divorce on grounds of cruelty, desertion, and irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.CoramADUKE JEAL PRAXADES ATIENO
Holding
The court grants the petition and dissolves the marriage between the parties.
Facts
HCL and RMO solemnized their marriage on 19th January 2010. They have three children together. The parties have no intention of salvaging the marriage.
Issues
- Whether the marriage merits a divorce under The Marriage Act, 2014.
- Whether the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is due to cruelty, desertion, or irreconcilable differences.
Reasoning
The court found that the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage was due to cruelty, desertion, and irreconcilable differences. The parties have no intention of salvaging the marriage.
Outcome
The marriage is dissolved.
Orders
- Decree nisi to issue to be made absolute in 30 days.
- Either party is at liberty to move the Children Court Nairobi for appropriate reliefs on custody and injunctions.
Remedies
- Each party to bear their own costs.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- The Marriage Act, 2014
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